The Almond Board of California, represented by Kiki Sandrini, is supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders through the FFA by co-chairing the ALP golf tournament. The event, scheduled for…
CalCAN Advocates for a Continuous Allocation of CA GGRF for Agricultural Climate Solutions
DepositPhotos image The California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) recently advocated for a continuous 15% allocation of the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) for agricultural climate solutions, which could…
American Agriculture History Minute: Rich Ag History of Missouri
…in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The agricultural surplus produced by Missouri farmers was often sold downriver to plantation societies in the lower Mississippi Valley. The best agricultural lands…
Courts Order Reinstatement of Workers Fired Under Trump Administration
…Department will work quickly to develop a phased plan for return-to-duty, and while those plans materialize, all probationary employees will be paid.” Courts Order Reinstatement of Workers Fired Under Trump…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…use the ECAP online calculator. More Information FSA helps America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners invest in, improve, protect and expand their agricultural operations through the delivery of agricultural programs…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…of promoting American-grown products. In the second segment, Lorrie and Nick discuss the impact of tariffs on the agricultural industry, particularly the machinery sector, and the proposed fees on Chinese…
Trends in Organic Ag Sales
DepositPhotos image This year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum provided the opportunity to discuss the lates sales figures for organic farm and food products and cover trends in such. Rod Bain…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…90s to over $50 billion today. The Ag Net News Hour discussed a federal judge’s order to rehire thousands of probationary workers fired by the Trump administration, criticizing the administration’s…
National Farmers Union Launches Farmers Capital Fund
…that drive agricultural innovation and productivity. The fund seeks to enhance the economic success of family farmers and ranchers, who NFU President Rob Larew describes as the “backbone of rural…
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act
…(EATS) Act. The groups warn that the legislation would override state agricultural laws, threatening states’ rights and family farms. A key focus of the campaign is the growing concern over…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…36% increase in exports in 2024. The conversation also touched on the difficulty of switching crops and the importance of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable energy in California’s agricultural market….
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
…children of California’s vineyard and winery workers, helping them pursue higher education at trade schools, community colleges, and universities. The program is available to high school seniors or recent graduates…
Western Agricultural Processors Association has Rebranded
DepositPhotos image The Western Agricultural Processors Association has rebranded to the Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA) to better represent and advocate for all stakeholders in the tree nut industry, including…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
…China has escalated its trade retaliation, this time targeting Canada. In response to U.S. tariff hikes, Beijing imposed tariffs on more than $2.6 billion worth of Canadian agricultural and food…